Loughborough University Excels in Knowledge Exchange Framework Assessment
Key Ideas
- Loughborough University achieved the highest possible grade in the KEF4 assessment, showcasing very high engagement in working with business, public and third sector, and intellectual property and commercialization.
- Notable highlights include projects like developing Electrode Materials for Integrated Battery-Electrolyser Systems for low-cost green hydrogen production and utilizing Artificial Intelligence to improve healthcare outcomes for adults with learning difficulties.
- The university's Climate Compatible Growth program received substantial financial support from the UK Government to drive innovative approaches in promoting investment in sustainable energy infrastructure globally.
- Innovative solutions like the Aftrak microgrid aim to provide sustainable electricity access and boost crop yield for African smallholder farmers, with plans to expand across Malawi.
Loughborough University has excelled in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) Assessment (KEF4) by achieving the highest grade, quintile 5, denoting 'very high engagement.' The assessment highlights the university's success in collaborating with businesses, the public and third sector, and in intellectual property (IP) and commercialization. Noteworthy projects include developing Electrode Materials for Integrated Battery-Electrolyser Systems for green hydrogen production and utilizing Artificial Intelligence to enhance healthcare outcomes. The university's Climate Compatible Growth program, with substantial UK Government backing, aims to drive innovative approaches in sustainable energy infrastructure globally. Additionally, the Aftrak microgrid solution, focusing on renewable energy and agriculture integration, won the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize and is set to benefit millions of African smallholder farmers. Professor Dan Parsons expressed delight in the results, emphasizing the significance of collaboration and the real-world impact of their work.